S.O.T.D. - Sunday, 10 November 2013

Re: S.O.T.D. - Sunday, 10 November 2013

Wearing No 5 EDT and EDP side by side.

The EDT seems more spicy-woody-smooth than the louder EDP. EDP comes off as more medicinal/acidic, more floral. Interesting. EDP is kind of in your face...brash...EDT is like hello, I am wearing No 5 EDT. Interesting!

There is a sufficiency in the world for man's need but not for man's greed. ~Mohandas K. Gandhi

Re: S.O.T.D. - Sunday, 10 November 2013

Twins with kalli in Chanel No.5 just the EdP side.

Kalli, do you have the modern versions or vintage? I'm enjoying your comparison as I've always gravitated towards the EdP and parfum. I haven't had the EdT for a couple of years now, how's the longevity so far?

We live only to discover beauty. All else is a form of waiting. ～Kahlil Gibran

Re: S.O.T.D. - Sunday, 10 November 2013

Hello everyone. Joining Kalli and Xscent in Chanel, #22 for me. As for #5, I have read that there are differences in the way it smells depending on the concentration. I can confirm this based on current edt and vintage edc. Of the two I prefer the latter as I find it smoother, deeper, and rounder. The edt is thinner and sharper and doesn't last very long on me.

Wish you all a lovely Sunday.

"I felt something so intense, I could only express it in a perfume." - Jacques Guerlain

Re: S.O.T.D. - Sunday, 10 November 2013

Originally Posted by tdem1961

Hello everyone. Joining Kalli and Xscent in Chanel, #22 for me. As for #5, I have read that there are differences in the way it smells depending on the concentration. I can confirm this based on current edt and vintage edc. Of the two I prefer the latter as I find it smoother, deeper, and rounder. The edt is thinner and sharper and doesn't last very long on me.

Wish you all a lovely Sunday.

Thanks Tdem I agree. Mines an old EdP and I love it, dreading when it runs out. Deeper down the rabbit hole I go. Adding obligatory photo.

Re: S.O.T.D. - Sunday, 10 November 2013

Good morning all !. Out of the loop yesterday hunting for a few Christmas ideas. Finally got round to trying the Keiko Mecheri line in Liberty and came away quite impressed overall. I had a feeling that Iris D'Argent might appeal and it certainly lived up to expectation, also liked Peau de Peche. I suspect a return visit will be on the cards before too long .

Couldn't make a visit to the capital without the compulsory pilgrimage to the perfumery at Fortnum and Mason, a personal favourite.

Welcoming and knowledgable staff and a stunning variety in delightful surroundings. No purchases, but plenty of ideas and a great experience as usual.

SotD is M.Micallef Gaiac.

Sunny and colourful day here. Exercise, fresh air, coffee and cake seem favourite, though not necessarily in that order .
Enjoy your Sunday.

Re: S.O.T.D. - Sunday, 10 November 2013

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Re: S.O.T.D. - Sunday, 10 November 2013

Good afternoon and happy Sunday everybody!

Had a trip to Rinascente and Excelsior this morning and did some good testing.
Some patchoulis- Nobile, Perris Montecarlo, my beloved Etro generously on the décolleté- Amour Nocturne by L'Artisan and Poudre de Riz by Huitième Art.
Got also some samples to bring back home...

Re: S.O.T.D. - Sunday, 10 November 2013

Hello, lovelies.
Thank you for the gilded and glittery scenes of F&M, Jon. Heart-chitecture = Architecture that makes me feel good to the soul.
Lovely weather for getting out to prune raspberries, lavender, prairie sage, and to clean up the veggie garden for the season.
Heart and mind will be bent on trying to accept the death of 10,000 people in the Phillipines while I get to enjoy a day in the sun, drinking good water and accessing a pantry stocked with colorful produce.
Will covertly wear fig of Philosykos while outside. Even though this is supposedly a concentrated oil, it still does not linger long.

In a world where 6 million people are added each month, every landscape matters.

Re: S.O.T.D. - Sunday, 10 November 2013

Good morning, everyone!

We've also had a lazy start, watching the tennis from London while enjoying our pétit dejeuner in bed, but now it's time for us to get out and play, and I'm ready for it. It's clear and crisp and bright, so it's a beautiful day and I'm feeling quite on my game, but I've got to be careful now. Tony's getting much better, and I can no longer take a win for granted ...I totally know how Roger feels, lol!

I'm in Bel Respiro - y'all have a fantastic day!

Science is not only compatible with spirituality, it is a profound source of spirituality. When we recognize our place in an immensity of light-years and in the passage of ages, when we grasp the intricacy, beauty, and subtlety of life, then that soaring feeling, that sense of elation and humility combined, is surely spiritual...Carl Sagan

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Have I told you about the scent of jasmine? Have I spoken about the smell of the sea? The earth is scented. And I perfume myself to enhance what I am. That's why I can not wear a perfume that bothers me. Perfuming is an instinctive wisdom. And like all art, it requires some knowledge of yourself..."
Clarice Lispector ( 1920-1977) - Perfumes da Terra / Earth Perfumes

Re: S.O.T.D. - Sunday, 10 November 2013

Re: S.O.T.D. - Sunday, 10 November 2013

Originally Posted by Xscent

Twins with kalli in Chanel No.5 just the EdP side.

Kalli, do you have the modern versions or vintage? I'm enjoying your comparison as I've always gravitated towards the EdP and parfum. I haven't had the EdT for a couple of years now, how's the longevity so far?

Modern versions. I haven't paid too much attention to the longevity so far but I'd say it's decent I guess but not like super long idk... I scrubbed off early on this last application as I have had a cold.

There is a sufficiency in the world for man's need but not for man's greed. ~Mohandas K. Gandhi

Re: S.O.T.D. - Sunday, 10 November 2013

I'm in Opium for the evening, 80s parfum ...it's been too long. ♥

Science is not only compatible with spirituality, it is a profound source of spirituality. When we recognize our place in an immensity of light-years and in the passage of ages, when we grasp the intricacy, beauty, and subtlety of life, then that soaring feeling, that sense of elation and humility combined, is surely spiritual...Carl Sagan

Re: S.O.T.D. - Sunday, 10 November 2013

Shades hope the work week passes quickly for you.

My turn to head off on holidays. Hopping a plane tomorrow for in Bali and then to Fiji to check out potential wedding venues for my sister. Packing bikini, sunscreen and books. Decided to unplug for a bit and leave all digital devices at home. So one day of work left for me, yay!

Re: S.O.T.D. - Sunday, 10 November 2013

Originally Posted by shadesofbleu

oooohhh! Enjoy your trip, Xscent. I've never been to either Bali OR Fiji, but they are sure on my wish list.

Safe travels!

Thanks Kiliwia and shades ! You would love it, I tend to go very year or so just because it's relatively easy to get to where I am. All a bit last minute as it tends to be with my crazy family but I'm NOT complaining. Will have copious amounts of drinks in coconuts with little umbrellas on your behalf. Lucky packing is a breeze! Love your signature shades, had a good giggle when I first saw it

Just to keep it perfume related vintage Fahrenheit is amazing, sexy leather, woods, floral and greens. I'm in sensory heaven.

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We live only to discover beauty. All else is a form of waiting. ～Kahlil Gibran